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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a hands-on Cloud Data Engineer to join our team supporting mission-critical cloud, data, and AI-enabling technology initiatives. This position is open to candidates at multiple experience levels, from mid-career to senior. You'll help design and support cloud-based data pipelines, APIs, and modern data platforms that power advanced analytics and automation for mission-focused programs.
This is an implementation-focused role — not a traditional architecture or systems engineering position. We need someone who enjoys building, integrating, and troubleshooting real working systems.
What You'll Do:- Design, build, test, and support cloud-based data engineering solutions
- Develop and maintain ETL pipelines and data workflows
- Integrate data sources, APIs, applications, and distributed cloud services
- Build and support data processing pipelines, database applications, and data services
- Handle data movement, transformation, validation, and operational readiness tasks
- Develop or integrate RESTful APIs and data-driven applications as needed
- Partner with cloud platform, engineering, and DevSecOps teams on deployment
- Use Git-based version control and CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation
- Support deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting in Linux and cloud environments
- Document data flows, interfaces, dependencies, and technical decisions
- Collaborate with mission, engineering, security, and stakeholder teams on practical implementation
- Apply secure coding and automated testing best practices throughout development
- Help safeguard sensitive, proprietary, CUI, or classified information as required
- Work effectively within secure, government, or defense-oriented environments
- Hands-on experience in data engineering, data integration, or software engineering
- Experience building ETL pipelines and data processing workflows
- Experience integrating APIs, applications, services, or databases
- Proficiency in a modern programming language — Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Working knowledge of cloud-native data platforms and services
- Experience developing or troubleshooting in Linux-based environments
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative source control workflows
- Understanding of secure coding and software engineering best practices
- Strong troubleshooting skills across pipelines, APIs, databases, and integrations
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across engineering teams and adapt to shifting requirements
- Ability to work within secure or mission-oriented environments
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services
- Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or comparable CI/CD tools
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Experience with data modeling, large-scale processing, or streaming/event-driven architectures
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools
- Exposure to DevOps/DevSecOps practices
- Experience assessing software dependencies, licensing, or supply chain security
- Background supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or other mission-driven organizations
- AWS certification (Developer, Solutions Architect, Data Engineer, or DevOps Engineer)
- Active or eligible security clearance, where applicable
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience in data engineering, data integration, or software engineering.
- Experience building ETL pipelines and data processing workflows.
- Experience integrating data sources, APIs, applications, and distributed cloud services.
- Proficiency in a modern programming language (Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript).
- Working knowledge of cloud-native data platforms and services.
- Experience developing or troubleshooting in Linux-based environments.
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative source control workflows.
- Understanding of secure coding and software engineering best practices.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across pipelines, APIs, databases, and integrations.
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across engineering teams and adapt to shifting requirements.
- Ability to work within secure or mission-oriented environments.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
- Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or comparable CI/CD tools.
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Experience with data modeling, large-scale processing, or streaming/event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools.
- Exposure to DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
- Experience assessing software dependencies, licensing, or supply chain security.
- Background supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or other mission-driven organizations.
- AWS certification (Developer, Solutions Architect, Data Engineer, or DevOps Engineer).
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
